PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND
CURT Manufacturing LLC. warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective, Curt Manufacturing LLC. may repair or replace
the product at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement
of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
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MAKE: STYLE:
MIN.25
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
WEIGHT CARRYING:
INSTALLATION TIPS: INSTALLATION TIME:
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
EASY
EASY MODERATE CHALLENGING
THE INSTALL TIME LISTED IS FOR PROFESSIONAL
INSTALLERS. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE
THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
2. TO EASE INSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE
REQUIRED.
3. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE
THE QUALITY OF THE INSTALL AND REDUCE THE
TIME REQUIRED.
4. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?
CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 800.798.0813
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product
.
YEARS:
2012-CURRENT
KIA
MODEL: RIO 5
HATCHBACK
2,000
200
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
11262 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
12/14/2012
WARNING:
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAILER
(WHEEL-LESS) LOADS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT
WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
-NO DRILLING REQUIRED
-FISHWIRE HARDWARE
PHILLIPS
SCREW
DRIVER
SOCKET
10mm
11/16"
3/4"
RATCHET
TORQUE
WRENCH
SAFETY
GLASSES
PRY BAR
-LOWER EXHAUST
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 3/4
11
.250 x 1.50 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP5312
HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 121313
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/224
.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP22
5
HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-1426
7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE27
PASSENGER
SIDE FRAME RAIL
DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL
VEHICLE TOW LOOP
6
4
5
7
2
1
3
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALLMOUNT #D-55001 / 45501
EURO MOUNT
OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
EXISTING HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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1. Temporarily remove plastic underbody panel by removing
three phillips head plastic fasteners and three nuts.
2. Lower exhaust by removing two rubber exhaust hangers.
(See RUBBER ISOLATOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM on
page 2)
3. Remove one rubber plug from each frame rail and return
to vehicle owner.
4. Reverse fishwire a 7/16" carriage bolt with a CM-SP2
spacer into each hole which a plug was removed from in
step 3. (See REVERSE PULL FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE
on page 2) Note: Leave fishwires attached to prevent
loss of hardware inside frame.
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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7. Torque all 7/16" hardware to 70 ft-lbs and all 1/2"
hardware to 110 ft-lbs.
8. Reinstall the plastic underbody panel and the exhaust.
Install is complete.
6. Raise hitch into position and secure hitch to tow loop with
1/2" flange nut. Remove fishwires and attach 7/16" hex
flange nuts.
5. Insert 1/2" carriage bolt with CM-SP53 spacer through the
top of the tow loop, as shown.
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS.
** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT
1-800-798-0813
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
INSTALLATION STEPS
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
Curt Manufacturing LLC., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,
Curt Manufacturing LLC., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of
this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or
consequential loss or damage.
2,000 200
35
25
KIA RIO 5
12/14/2012
11262
50
Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 3/4
11
.250 x 1.50 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP5312
HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 121313
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/224
.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP22
5
HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-1426
7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE27
TOOLS REQUIRED
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
10mm, 11/16", 3/4" SOCKETS
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
PRY BAR
1. Temporarily remove plastic underbody panel by removing three phillips head plastic fasteners and three nuts.
2. Lower exhaust by removing two rubber exhaust hangers. (See RUBBER ISOLATOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM
above)
3. Remove one rubber plug from each frame rail and return to vehicle owner.
4. Reverse fishwire a 7/16" carriage bolt with a CM-SP2 spacer into each hole which a plug was removed from
in step 3. (See REVERSE PULL FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE above) Note: Leave fishwires attached to prevent
loss of hardware inside frame.
5. Insert 1/2" carriage bolt with CM-SP53 spacer through the top of the tow loop, as shown above.
6. Raise hitch into position and secure hitch to tow loop with 1/2" flange nut. Remove fishwires and attach
7/16" hex flange nuts.
7. Torque all 7/16" hardware to 70 ft-lbs and all 1/2" hardware to 110 ft-lbs.
8. Reinstall the plastic underbody panel and the exhaust.
-NO DRILLING REQUIRED
-FISHWIRE HARDWARE
-LOWER EXHAUST
EURO MOUNT
OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALLMOUNT #D-55001 / 45501
3
1
2
7
4
5
6
VEHICLE TOW LOOP
DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL
PASSENGER
SIDE FRAME RAIL
EXISTING HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
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